CVE-2022-1601

Name: CVE-2022-1601
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-30T15:15:08.33+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1601 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The User Access Manager WordPress plugin before 2.2.18 prioritizes getting a visitor's IP from certain HTTP headers over PHP's REMOTE_ADDR, which makes it possible for attackers to access restricted content in certain situations.. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The User Access Manager WordPress plugin before 2.2.18 prioritizes getting a visitor's IP from certain HTTP headers over PHP's REMOTE_ADDR, which makes it possible for attackers to access restricted content in certain situations.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.58%

43.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Alexanderschneider	User Access Manager	< 2.2.18

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f6d3408c-2ceb-4a89-822b-13f5272a5fceExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f6d3408c-2ceb-4a89-822b-13f5272a5fceExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 30, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1601?

How severe is CVE-2022-1601?

CVE-2022-1601 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1601?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-1601?

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Source: NVD / NIST